In memory of Patricia, the last in our family to have the surname Delaney.

Died July 24 2012

My beloved mother

Rest in peace

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A Rebel Hand is:
about Nicholas Delaney, Irish rebel of 1798, transported as a convict to New South Wales, roadbuilder, innkeeper and farmer. My great-great-great grandfather.
Other ancestors transported to Australia, like Sarah Marshall, John Simpson and James Thomas Richards, pop up as well.
This blog's also about the historical background to their lives, in England, Ireland, and Australia.
My respectable Welsh ancestors sometimes get a look in.

22 Responses to Goodbye to the last Delaney

In seeing your post I was reminded that my dearly loved Nana was the last (nee) Delaney in our line also. She passed in 1990 at the age of 91 but was so full of stories of growing up in Australia’s early days. I still miss her so my sympathies go out to you .

Heartfelt hugs of comfort, Frances… may you always be wrapped in the quilt of memories that you and your beloved mother pieced together. Take the time to be kind to yourself, for you never really say goodbye, just au revoir… My mother passed away 30 years ago and I still think of her every day… secure in her undying love.

Blessings to you and your family, and especially to you for giving her that gift of writing a book together. My mother so enjoyed the days that we spent putting together a book of the houses in which she lived as a child, so I can only imagine the joy that you brought to your mother in writing a book together. Again, blessings.

Thank you, Joan. It means so much to me that we did that together and that her passion for family history was passed on to me. I can see you understand that shared bond of making our mothers’ past come to life. It is a huge comfort to me now.

My very sincere condolences on the loss of your Mum Frances. We always know it will be hard to say goodbye to our Mums but we never realize just how heart-wrenching it is. I lost my Mum only 3 months ago on April 23rd. Mums are special. Sending hugs your way.

Thank you, Kerryn. I’m sorry to hear of your loss as well. I was lucky to have an amazing mum. Your kind, understanding words are a great help. It hasn’t really sunk in yet, to be honest. Hugs to you, too.

I am so sorry for your/our great loss. May your heart become full of all the happy memories over the hard days ahead, and peace fill your family home. I am sure that she has a lasting and proud legacy in her daughter. GOD BLESS!

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